Waterfront & Coastal Engineer​/Project Manager

Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager

Our waterfront and coastal design group is seeking a Heavy Civil / Structural Engineer / Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager who has a desire to focus on Waterfront & Coastal Projects for our Mid-Atlantic offices. This role is an opportunity to partner with senior technical experts in our East Region and work on a variety of coastal and waterfront projects including community waterfronts, marinas, marine terminals, recreational piers, harbors, and waterfront parks.

GEI is seeking individuals aligned with our culture to join our growing and industry leading waterfront and coastal design group. If you are interested in a rewarding career and having the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex waterfront infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply and find success at GEI.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a variety of heavy civil / waterfront / coastal projects with varying complexity and size.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront projects, including preparing construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications, regulatory filings, cost estimates, and reports.
• Manage on-site field staff and act as the primary point of contact in discussions with clients and contractors.
• Provide technical direction and training to staff, as necessary to complete assignments.
• Take a significant role securing new work for a growing component of our business, including proposal preparation, client development, and networking.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.

Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in Civil, Waterfront, Coastal, or Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal design projects with structural aspects. Prior experience in marine, bridge, or heavy civil engineering design is preferred.
• Registered professional engineer within the Atlantic and/or New England states, or ability to obtain reciprocity in within 1 year of hire date.
• Ability to travel for site visits / inspections, client meetings, and business development opportunities (to include overnight travel, as needed)
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage small to medium projects in all phases of engineering design including field investigations, preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, and development of contract documents.
• Experience with regulatory/environmental permitting associated with waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Experience with coastal circulation and wave modeling programs assisting in the design of piers, docks, rip-rap revetments, seawalls, bulkheads, and marinas.
• Experience supporting beach nourishment and living shoreline projects.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling for stormwater collection systems and coastal outfall structure design is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

Frequent

Not Applicable

4-6 hours

Standing

4-6 hours

Walking

2-6 hours

Climbing

0-1 hours

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

Carrying objects

4-6 hours

Push/pull

0-1 hours

Twisting

1-2 hours

2-3 hours

Reaching forward

2-3 hours

Reaching overhead

1-2 hours

2-4 hours

0-1 hours

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hours

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

Hearing

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Chemical

Extreme temperatures

Radiation

Uneven surfaces or elevations

Dust/particulate matter

Other (exposure risks):

Other work hours

Note that typical ecological staff have highly variable schedules. On average, an ecological staff person may spend around two-thirds of their time in the office and one-third in the field. A typical field day may be 2-8 hours. A typical work week may have 1-2 field days.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.